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BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 87

Question 87 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Factorize 16a² − 9b².

  • A. (4a + 3b)(4a + 3b)
  • B. (4a + 3b)(4a − 3b)Correct
  • C. (4b + 3a)(4b − 3a)
  • D. (4a − 3b)(4a − 3b)
  • E. (4b − 3a)(4b − 3a)

Explanation

Difference of two squares: (4a)² − (3b)² = (4a + 3b)(4a − 3b).

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